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5th Annual International Women’s Day Virtual Summit

March 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm - March 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm

 

 

Named “Most Inspirational” by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the 5th Annual International Women’s Virtual Summit is back and going global. Meet, interact and network with a powerful cohort of leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers coming together to support a gender-balanced world. ALL, INCLUDING MEN, ARE WELCOME and encouraged to participate.

​​On March 10-11, 2021, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, Technology Association of Georgia, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Consulates of Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Israel and the Netherlands, will host interactive workshops, break-out sessions and networking.

Featuring dynamic speakers, B2B, and networking opportunities, the event is aimed at supporting the advancement of gender equality and the power of women. Need tips on building smart, innovating for change and striving for balance? Join! If you are unable to commit to both half-day sessions, consider selecting the one half-day session option.

Wednesday, March 10 “Innovations in Sustainability & Wellness” (1pm-5pm EST)

  • Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
  • Keynote Address on Mental Health & Wellness: iAsia Brown, Data & Artificial Intelligence Specialist, Microsoft
  • Women in Sustainability: Featuring Laura Turner Seydel and Elisabeth Williams Omilami
  • Networking Break
  • “The Innovators of Sustainability & Wellness,” presented by the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative
  • “Inform Women, Transform Lives” presented by The Carter Center

Thursday, March 11 – “Diversity in Leadership & the Workplace” (1pm-5pm EST)

  • Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEO of Invest Atlanta, City of Atlanta’s Economic Development Authority
  • Women in Diplomacy: Featuring Consuls General of El Salvador, Israel, Liberia & Ireland
  • Diversity & Fairness in Artificial Intelligence: Featuring Virginia Dignum, Professor of Responsible Artificial Intelligence at Umeå University, Sweden
  • Networking Break
  • International Women in Corporate Leadership: Representing Canada, Belgium and the Netherlands
  • Recognitions & Closing Remarks

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